Day 6: 6:00 A.M. - 7:00 A.M.

20 months have passed since the events of Day Five. For the past 11 weeks, the U.S. has been under siege by a series of terrorist bombings, with Muslim extremists as the prime suspects. L.A. joins the list of casualties when a bus is bombed in a suicide attack. President Wayne Palmer is torn when he receives conflicting advice from his top advisors. Tom Lennox suggests that the government begin rounding up all Islamic-Americans for detention, but NSA Director Karen Hayes argues that it’s too drastic a step in finding the terrorists.CTU Director Bill Buchanan and Curtis Manning meet with Chinese diplomats, who have agreed to release Jack Bauer from custody. Jack is ragged and dirty and hasn’t spoken for 20 months. Bill informs him that they’ve been contacted by a terrorist, Abu Fayed, who can lead them to the man behind the attacks, but he wants to take revenge on Jack for the murder of his brother in return. Jack meagerly accepts his fate, relieved that his death will have meaning.An average family comes to the aid of an Islamic boy when his father is arrested by the FBI, but it soon becomes clear that the boy may be more involved with the terrorists than they realize. Chloe and Morris O'Brian attempt to intervene on Jack's behalf, but their efforts may jeopardize the deal between CTU and Fayed. Jack is turned over to Fayed. Fayed begins to torture Jack, but Jack finds the will to fight for his life when he learns that his death may be in vain.

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If you're craving an adrenaline rush packed with international intrigue, "Strike Back" Season 1 is a must-watch. This riveting series introduces viewers to the clandestine operations of Section 20, a covert branch of the British Defence Intelligence service. With eight thrilling seasons and a total of 76 episodes, "Strike Back" promises an exhilarating journey full of action, adventure, drama, thriller elements, and even a touch of war.

In Season 1, we follow John Porter as he seeks redemption for a mission gone awry back in 2003. Haunted by his past mistakes, Porter finds himself returning to Iraq on a rescue mission that quickly spirals into chaos. Each episode presents its own set of challenges and high-risk scenarios that keep viewers on the edge of their seats. From undercover operations in Zimbabwe to daring escapes from high-security prisons, the series showcases the relentless pursuit of justice by our determined protagonists.

Sullivan Stapleton shines as Sgt. Damien Scott alongside Philip Winchester's portrayal of Sgt. Michael Stonebridge. Their dynamic performances bring depth and intensity to their respective roles as they navigate through perilous missions across the globe. The impressive ensemble cast includes Michelle Lukes as Sgt. Julia Richmond and Warren Brown as Sergeant Daniel “Mac” Macallister, adding layers to the intricate narrative woven throughout each episode.

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